The small community of Hanalei is less than a 10 minute scenic drive to the east while the world famous Na Pali Coast begins a short 10 minute drive to the west (where the road ends and the trail begins).

Hanalei

Hanalei is a small, picturesque community located on the beautiful beach lined Hanalei Bay. There are well over a dozen waterfalls lacing it's 4,000 foot peaks when the rain falls. Rainbows are very common. Truly an idyllic setting. It provides a full range of shopping and excellent restaurants. This village is very "laid back" with an eclectic style unlike most of Hawaii. There is no "normal" in Hanalei. Here you will find all of the goods and services needed for your vacation. Hanalei has a grocery store, health food store, numerous clothing retailers, the best surf/wind surf shop on Kauai, fine art and craft galleries, kayak rentals, 15 restaurants providing everything from fine seafood, Thai cuisine, health food, juice bars, fast food, shave ice, pizza, sushi, plate lunches and excellent Italian dinning. Healing arts practitioners and massage therapists are abundant. Yoga classes are available nearly daily. There are several bars and live musical entertainment can be found every night.

Princeville

Princeville is a 15 minute drive (5 minutes past Hanalei). Here you will find banks, fine restaurants, a gas station, grocery store, clothing stores, health spa and other resort oriented businesses. Princeville has several beautiful and challenging world class golf courses which can satisfy and challenge the very best of golfers.

Na Pali Coast

If you enjoy hiking, we have a trail for you. The Na Pali Coast (Kalalau) trail is 3 miles form our doorstep and provides one of the most spectacular hikes in the world. One can hike 11 miles along the cliffs of Na Pali to Kalalau valley (the "Valley of the Healing Light") if you want the ultimate that Na Pali has to offer. This day long hike (each way) provides tremendous ocean and valley views. Permits are required and should be obtained in advance of your vacation (Contact us for more info). You can choose a great day hike to Hanakapiai Valley. This is a 2 mile hike along the coast to the valley mouth and then another 2 miles up valley to one of the most impressive waterfalls in Hawaii. Here you can swim and enjoy nature at it's peak. There are many excellent hiking trails on Kauai which provide you with great options. (ask Dot)